How It Works
A simple 7-step process from account creation to winning cash prizes
The TradeSport Journey
Sign Up
Create a free TradeSport account with your email and password.
Verify Email
Confirm your email address to activate your account.
Browse Competitions
Check available competitions, entry fees, and prize pools.
Pay Entry Fee
Enter a competition by paying the entry fee via Stripe.
Trade Virtually
Trade futures in a simulated account during the competition period.
View Rankings
Track your performance on the live leaderboard in real-time.
Win Prizes
Top finishers receive cash prizes paid directly to their accounts.
Trading Rules & Limits
Trading Hours
Market Hours
Trading occurs during regular US futures market hours (Sunday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT)
Holiday Closures
Markets closed on US Federal holidays; trading resumes on the next session
Account Management
Starting Balance
Each entry receives the competition starting balance (typically $5,000-$50,000 simulated capital)
Maximum Loss Limit
Accounts are "blown" (stopped out) if losses exceed the max loss limit set for the competition
Daily Loss Limit
Some competitions enforce daily loss limits; exceeding these prevents opening new positions until the next trading day
Account Resets
Traders may reset blown accounts up to 3 times during Week 1 only; resets incur a fee
Trading Rules
Allowed Symbols
Only specified futures symbols are permitted (e.g., ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, ZB). Check each competition for approved instruments
Maximum Contracts
Limit on open positions at any time (typically 10 contracts maximum per account)
Manual Trading Only
All trades must be manual; automated systems, bots, and algorithms are strictly prohibited
Futures Only
Only futures trading is permitted; options, forex, and crypto are not allowed
Compliance & Violations
Wash Trading Prohibited
Buying and selling the same instrument to create false activity or artificial volume is strictly forbidden
Spoofing Prohibited
Placing orders with the intent to cancel them to manipulate prices is not tolerated
Layering Prohibited
Multiple orders at different price levels with the intent to move prices is forbidden
Account Disqualification
Rule violations result in account disqualification and forfeiture of any winnings
Risk Disclosure
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. You may lose more than your initial investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Simulated accounts do not reflect the stress of actual trading and may underestimate risk.
TradeSport is a competition platform only. We do not provide investment advice or manage actual trading accounts. Always consult with a financial advisor before trading with real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry fees vary by competition, typically ranging from $25 to $250. The fee grants you access to a simulated trading account with starting capital and the ability to compete for the prize pool.
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